Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- The Mystery Plays
- York Castle Museum
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- A New University
- The Hospitium
- Industrial Upheaval
- The New Theatre
- The Red Tower
- The Assembly Rooms
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The York Hoard
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Battle of the Standard
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Inscription from Fortress Gate